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Macaroon vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macaroon and Carrot

  • Macaroon has more Copper, Selenium, Fiber, and Iron, however, Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Carrot.
  • Macaroon has 68 times more Selenium than Carrot. While Macaroon has 6.8µg of Selenium, Carrot has only 0.1µg.
  • Carrot has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Carrots, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +173.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +204.2%
Contains more Copper +497.8%
Contains more Selenium +6700%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Potassium +160.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +173.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.3%
Contains more Zinc +204.2%
Contains more Copper +497.8%
Contains more Selenium +6700%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Potassium +160.2%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +224.7%
Contains more Fats +9295.8%
Contains more Carbs +539%
Contains more Other +78.1%
Contains more Water +667.7%
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +224.7%
Contains more Fats +9295.8%
Contains more Carbs +539%
Contains more Other +78.1%
Contains more Water +667.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +592.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +592.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Carrot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 6.78g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0.93g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.24g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 9.58g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 41kcal Macaroon
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 45.16g 4.74g Carrot
Fiber 5.1g 2.8g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 0.82mg 0.3mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 12mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 35mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 241mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 0.73mg 0.24mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.045mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 6.8µg 0.1µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.058mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 3µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin K 1.1µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.014g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.117g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Carrot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Macaroon
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.062g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.